Hi Postman, I should say a big thank you to you for telling us about your newbies. I posted I wished there was some one like you near me, and there was, well quite near. Patrick came to my rescue and took me out last sunday and FORCED me to my new record of just over 34 miles and loads of useful tips for distance cycling. This weekend I was training in the Cotswolds for 2 days with our cycle India event organisers and I was amazed at not only my capabilities in general, but the difference when I was able to put my new found skills into practice. this was most evident when I flew past cyclist struggling along in exactly the way I was cycling just a short while ago. I also have new records, 37 miles yesturday and just over 38 today.
I am so greatful to Patrick, and to you as that was how we got together. There should be more like you 2 out there to show us newbies where we are going wrong. A big thanks to you both and others like you.
Perhaps there should be a line linking up willing experts with the inexperienced by locality to do things like this more often as you all have such valuable knowledge to pass on.